Craftsman 247.889703 Operator's Manual page 10

Makesureall cablesare routedto the left of the chute control
rod.Line up the hole in the rod with thearrowon the inputshaft
and insertthe rod into the inputshaftbelowjoystickon handle
panel.See Figure7.
NOTE:The chutecontrol rodwill fit snugglyintothe inputshaft.
Supportthe rearof the dashpanel withone handwhile insertingthe
rod with yourother handto ensurethe rod isinserted allthe wey into
the input shaft.
8. Now pushthechute control rodback towardsthe handle
paneluntil the hole in the rod lines up with the hole in the chute
controlinputclosestto the chute controlhead.Insertthecotter
pin.See Figure8.
NOTE:The secondhole is usedto achievefurtherengagement o f the
chutecontrol rod intothe inputshaft if requiredand can be usedlater
for adjustment i f thechute doesnot fully rotate.Referto the Service&
Maintenancesectionfor ChuteControl Rodadjustments.
9. Finishsecuringchutecontrol headto chute supportbracketwith
wingnut, and clevispin and bow-tiecotter pin removedearlier.Do
not overtighten. S ee Figure9.
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